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Cost‐effectiveness of liver transplantation in patients with colorectal metastases confined to the liver

Patients with non‐resectable colorectal metastases are currently treated with chemotherapy. However, liver transplantation can increase the 5‐year survival rate from 9 to 56 per cent if the cancer is confined… Click to show full abstract

Patients with non‐resectable colorectal metastases are currently treated with chemotherapy. However, liver transplantation can increase the 5‐year survival rate from 9 to 56 per cent if the cancer is confined to the liver. The aim of this study was to estimate the cost‐effectiveness of liver transplantation for colorectal liver metastases.

Keywords: confined liver; effectiveness liver; colorectal metastases; transplantation; liver transplantation; cost effectiveness

Journal Title: British Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2019

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